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off duty

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off duty

not working at one's job. (The opposite of on duty.) I'm sorry, I can't talk to you until I'm off duty. The police officer couldn't help me because he was off duty.

See also: duty, off

off duty

not working She goes off duty at midnight. The police officer was charged with robbing Castillo while he was off duty.

Usage notes: usually said about soldiers, police, medical workers, and people who work a scheduled period of time

See also: duty, off

off duty

see under on duty.

See also: duty, off

off duty

Not engaged in or responsible for assigned work.

See also: duty, off